My fundraising urge comes from the fact that I love philanthropy, I like working to better my community.

I wish to make fundraising easy for everyone because I want so many people to subscribe to my line of thinking. This is the main reason why i have developed these tips that can try reduce the hustle in a fundraiser.

These tips work out well when you execute them religiously.

1Establish your expectations

To begin, you must understand that raising funds takes time – a lot of time – and a strong, well-thought-out strategy.

The problem is that there are tens of thousands of organizations competing for a small amount of money. Furthermore, the arduous task of raising funds every year creates an internal motivation problem as well as an image problem, especially if the organization fails to achieve sustainability after a few years. Your objectives, like your strategy, should be long-term and well-defined.

2Work on refining your value proposition

Your pitch, or "case for support," is much bigger than a few end-of-year goals. Donors want to know that your impact, and their money, will be used for more than just a few small changes.

You should answer the question of how you are going to change,make a difference in the real world. As the amount of amount of money you want funding for increases, you must tell the world and especially your donors the impact you will bring forth. Beyond a flowery vision, your organization must create a "transformation statement."

How is your organization going to make a real difference in the world?

3Understand your IRR

Understanding and communicating your internal rate of return is one of the most powerful selling tools you can develop (IRR).

The IRR is a financial measure that shows how a donor's money is helping the organization achieve sustainability. This is especially effective for large donors, who are more concerned with knowing that their money is going to create a long-term sustainable organization (so you don't have to ask for more money later) rather than a short-term benefit.

4Institutionalize and train your team

There are numerous roles in a fundraising strategy, and it is critical to match these roles with individuals in your organization who have complementary strengths. Among these roles are:

• Engagers.Individuals who will interact, talk, and nurture relationships are known as

• Connectors are people who can use their networks to make valuable introductions.

• Askers: People who understand the skills and timing required to ask for a donation.

• Stewards: People who communicate with, nurture, and promote ongoing donors.

If you want to raise a large sum of money, you should think about hiring a consultant or a professional fundraiser for your team. These individuals have the experience, network, and skills to propel your team to the next level.

Hiring a consultant would also serve even though doing so is expensive but worth the task.

5Understand your target audience

While every non-profit organization hopes to secure the support of a large, institutional foundation, keep in mind that most foundations are one-time donors. This is because they frequently want to spread their impact and, ultimately, have their gift result in sustainability.

Individual donors should not be overlooked, and you should always promote and celebrate when you receive a second gift (individuals or foundations who have given more than once), which indicates that you are meeting goals and satisfying existing donors.

6Keep track of your strategy

Organizations can easily and frequently "drift" from their fundraising strategy. Responsibilities, as well as ongoing and often unexpected emergencies, all add variables that can cause you to lose sight of your goals.

However, it is critical that your organization prioritize fundraising plans above all else, and that you review progress and make adjustments on a regular basis.

If your budget allows it, this is also a good case for hiring a dedicated fundraiser.

7Be creative and original

There are numerous ways to engage donors without simply asking for a check, just as there are numerous ways to negotiate business deals.

For example, you could ask donors to pledge their support in smaller amounts spread out over time. Another strategy is to ask a donor to make a "matching gift," which means that your organization must raise matching funds within a certain amount of time in order to receive the gift. This shows the donor that you are serious about raising more funds, as well as creating urgency for new donors.

Anyone who runs a non-profit organization understands how difficult it is to raise funds. Your organization can more effectively raise the funds required to create sustainability and make a long-term positive impact with the right planning, training, team, and expectations.

I hope the tips above give you serve you well. If it is useful kindly share. consider asking questions in the comment box.